Music Felon

Samia, 9/17/2021, Moody Amphitheater, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Samia’s beautiful voice washed over the sold-out crowd at the new Moody Amphitheater.  Her band was clad in silk pajamas, setting the tone of the comforting music that soothed the crowd as they sang along.  Samia sported an Eric Church tee and was at …

Darkbird, 6/12/2021, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho In a year devoid of in person shows, what better return could there have been to live music than seeing Darkbird at the Mohawk?  Summer is back in full swing with not just the band sweltering on stage, but the singing audience sweaty too.  …

Yola, 2/8/2020, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Having experienced the magic that is Yola in the Central Presbyterian Church when she came through Austin for SXSW last year –it’s hard to imagine the show at Scoot Inn could compare, but Yola shattered expectations and put on a show that was arguably even …

Saint Motel, 1/31/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Saint Motel kept not only your ears entertained, but your eyes, as well as they, brought the Motion Picture Show to Emo’s.  As they leave the saintmotelevision era behind, it’s only natural their show has grown from TV to the silver screen theme.  Playing in …

SXSW 2020: Round 3 Artists Announcement

The Definitive SXSW 2019 Playlist by @SXSWMF has been created and is up-to-date with these artists. Official announcement from SXSW 79.5 (New York NY)Aaron Smith (Polmont UK-SCOTLAND)AHI (Brampton CANADA)Alesia Lani (Austin TX)Alex Nicol (Montreal CANADA)almost monday (San Diego CA)A Low Hum (Wellington NEW ZEALAND)alyona alyona (Kyiv UKRAINE)Anna Altman (Brooklyn NY)Anna Shoemaker (Brooklyn NY)Anthony Adams (Nashville TN)As Bahias e a Cozinha Mineira (São Paulo BRAZIL)A. …

Two Door Cinema Club, 11/13/2019, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Quintessential indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club kicked out the jams at Austin’s ACL Live! Touring their 2019 album False Alarm brought a huge LED backdrop for eye catching graphics and an Open Mike Eagle cameo. The beautiful music from one of the best albums of the year keep the …